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LARGE Bicone Recycled Glass Bead from Ghana - 35 x 37 mm
LARGE Bicone Recycled Glass Bead from Ghana - 35 x 37 mm
Celebrate Ghanaian artistry with this stunning LARGE bicone bead, handcrafted by the skilled artisans of Kroboland in Ghana, West Africa. Each bead is meticulously made using recycled tiny seed glass beads, a testament to sustainable craftsmanship and traditional techniques.
- Shape: Bicone
- Size: 35 x 37 mm
- Material: Recycled seed glass beads
The creation process of these beads is rooted in a unique tradition of the Krobo people. Artisans carefully place new, tiny seed beads into clay molds that define the bead's shape. These molds are then transferred to a firewood kiln, where high temperatures fuse the beads together, forming a vibrant and cohesive whole. This method demonstrates exceptional skill and preserves the Krobo people's heritage of sustainable and innovative bead-making.
Trade beads like these have held immense cultural and economic importance across Africa for centuries. Not only are they treasured for their beauty, but they also symbolize connections between communities, traditions, and trade routes. By owning one of these beads, you contribute to sustaining this remarkable art form and honoring its rich history.
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